This is UNC Asheville
What if you started where exploration and innovation meet?
Discover What's Next
At the heart of undergraduate research and hands-on learning. At the center for curiosity and collaboration. Here at UNC Asheville, you never have to ask “What if?” Instead, you ask “What's next?”
What if you started where exploration and innovation meet?
UNC Asheville is your launch pad, where curiosity becomes research, interests turn into real-life experiences, and ideas lead to innovation. It’s a place to perform, create, design, and analyze, fueling inspiration for all that life offers. Whether you come knowing your future or discover it here, UNC Asheville supports your journey.
Encounter the liberal arts and sciences in a dynamically shifting, radically evolving world through UNC Asheville’s 60+ academic programs.
Hone your skills, make connections, and discover new passions. The classroom is just the beginning.
Real-World Impact
At UNC Asheville, your education is an investment that pays off. Hands-on faculty, real-world labs, and a culture of mentorship turn ambitious students into career-ready professionals. Whether your passion is wiring a mechatronics system, analyzing atmospheric patterns, mapping the stars, building a business, or understanding the human mind, UNC Asheville gives you the tools, the mentors, and the momentum to turn that passion into a paycheck and a purpose.
Creating Career Pathways
How Internships Open Professional Doors for UNC Asheville Students
Preparing Western North Carolina’s Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
Through research, mentorship, and internships, UNC Asheville alumni are building healthcare careers grounded in service to WNC communities
From UNC Asheville to Penguin Random House
How UNC Asheville alumna Aya Phillips ’22 turned internships and persistence into a dream career in publishing at Penguin Random House, coordinating author events around the world.
Clear Skies Ahead
The Next Generation of Meteorologists Is Already at Work at UNC Asheville.
Rooted in Research
UNC Asheville Student Mick Williams Works to Restore a Lost Appalachian Staple.
Beyond the Lab (SmartSOD)
Meet the laser-powered instrument and the students using it to study everything from soil biodiversity to deadly pathogens.
Q&A: Student Fieldwork
How 3 UNCA Students' Fieldwork Is Advancing the Sciences & Supporting Communities in Western NC.
MAHEC
MAHEC Internship Prepares UNC Asheville Students for Careers in Medicine
UNC Asheville McCullough Fellow Lights the Way Toward a Greener Future
Senior Chemistry Student Adam Wold Powers Meaningful Change in Sustainability Research
What Sets Us Apart
A few numbers tell the story of the UNC Asheville experience, from undergraduate research and academic programs to student debt.
Asheville is Your Classroom
Besides excellent liberal arts and sciences education and an uplifting learning community, at UNC Asheville, you’ll find a university that believes in you and a city that inspires you.
- 2025’s Nicest Place in America – Reader’s Digest
- #8 Best Colleges in North Carolina
- #11 Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- #16 Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
We work hard on campus so we can play hard beyond it in mountains and theaters, forests and festivals, rivers and restaurants — wherever your adventures lead you.
From the Quad to the Classroom
An Inside Look at UNC Asheville
Lead University Ambassador Peyton Parrish shares what makes UNC Asheville stand out, from small class sizes and study abroad opportunities to the relationships and sense of community he has found on campus.
Explore Academics
Hone your skills in 60+ academic programs that empower you to pursue dynamic research and rewarding careers. Our low student-faculty ratio (16:1) and foundation in hands-on learning allows you to thrive with mentorship and focused teaching that supports your academic success.
Explore Campus Life
UNC Asheville welcomes students into a vibrant community where connection is at the heart of the college experience. Through long-standing traditions and new experiences happening every week, students can engage in countless meaningful ways to build relationships, explore their passions, and make the most of their time on campus.
Explore Housing & Residence Life
Enjoy the convenience and excitement of living on campus with the amenities that support your academic and personal growth. Choose from 16 residence halls and apartment-style living spaces offering a variety of floor plans and accommodations including single, double, and suite-style rooms. Our communities make it easy to interact with other residents, build friendships, and explore new activities.
UNC Asheville | In The News
At the heart of undergraduate research and innovation, UNC Asheville is full of potential. Read about our student, faculty, and staff achievements and how they show off the potential that UNC Asheville brings.
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Your next ambition starts at UNC Asheville! Connect with our admission staff to schedule a campus visit or information session, ask questions about your application, and learn more about the enrollment process.
